Parliament
MPs tight on cozy housing
On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses. Audio
MPs tight on cozy housing
On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses.
Audio‘The Realm’ and the Queen’s new stand-in
The House was at the swearing in of the new Govenor General and brings a few fun facts about the event and the role. Audio
‘The Realm’ and the Queen’s new stand-in
The House was at the swearing in of the new Govenor General and brings a few fun facts about the event and the role.
AudioCovid sets a quiet scene at new Governor-General swearing in
Covid put a dampener on much of the usual pomp and ceremony for the swearing in of the new Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at Parliament today.
Absent this time, the hundreds-strong greeting line… Video, Audio
Submissions: Advice that causes change
A bill on internet censorship shows why giving advice to Parliament is worth the effort. Select Committees, bills change. Audio
Submissions: Advice that causes change
A bill on internet censorship shows why giving advice to Parliament is worth the effort. Select Committees, bills change.
AudioParliament’s pre-Santa plan
The Leader of the House, Chris Hipkins, outlines Parliament's plan until Christmas, and the perfect storm of business that Covid has left in its wake. Audio
Parliament’s pre-Santa plan
The Leader of the House, Chris Hipkins, outlines Parliament's plan until Christmas, and the perfect storm of business that Covid has left in its wake.
AudioSubmission rising: Parliament’s feedback flood
Parliament keeps breaking the records for public feedback. Why are New Zealanders getting involved in Parliament’s nitty gritty? Audio
Submission rising: Parliament’s feedback flood
Parliament keeps breaking the records for public feedback. Why are New Zealanders getting involved in Parliament’s nitty gritty?
AudioMore Māori in Parliament: Sandra Lee reflects on introduction of MMP
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The first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat says while the introduction of MMP has allowed for more Māori representation in parliament there a still a lot of gains to be made.
From Youth MPs to actual MPs
Parliament is recruiting for a 2022 youth version of itself. Phil Smith chats with former Youth MPs, now actual MPs Ayesha Verrall and Tangi Utikere about they 1997 Youth parliament experience. Video, Audio
From Youth MPs to actual MPs
Parliament is recruiting for a 2022 youth version of itself. Phil Smith chats with former Youth MPs, now actual MPs Ayesha Verrall and Tangi Utikere about they 1997 Youth parliament experience.
Video, AudioMy view as a fly on Parliament's wall
As an eighteen-year-old high school student from West Auckland, New Zealand’s politicians have always felt unreachable. Then for a week, I got to see the inside as a fly on Parliament's wall.
My view as a fly on Parliament's wall
As an eighteen-year-old high school student from West Auckland, New Zealand’s politicians have always felt unreachable. Then for a week, I got to see the inside as a fly on Parliament's wall.
AudioA week full of bills: what you need to know
After a busy week in Parliament we explain the new laws you need to know about, and the new bills you might want to comment on. Video, Audio
A week full of bills: what you need to know
After a busy week in Parliament we explain the new laws you need to know about, and the new bills you might want to comment on.
Video, AudioThe oral salsa: Parliament goes fast, slow, fast
Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance. Audio
The oral salsa: Parliament goes fast, slow, fast
Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance.
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